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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.97, 21,387.17 and 9,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.97, 21,387.17 and 9,210.34 is: 12,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.97 : 21,387.17 = 9,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.97/21,387.17 = 9,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.97x = 21,387.17 × 9,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.97x = 196,983,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,983,157.10/15,497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.26

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